BN53 ETF

2003 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1984 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 24 September 2020
Last recorded mileage
21,405 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 49/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Volvo has 21 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 21,405 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the recurring tyre and brake advisories indicate significant upcoming maintenance costs.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Aug 2017 (236 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a 23-year gap in MOT records, then a sudden spike to 71,928 miles by Sep 2018.

Things to check

  • Major suspension failure (Offside Front Inner) on 2018-09-20, indicating structural neglect.
  • Major suspension failure (Nearside Front Lower) on 2019-09-19, showing a pattern of recurring issues.
  • Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low usage (236 mi/yr equivalent) before Aug 2017, raising fraud concerns.
  • Mileage anomaly: 23-year gap in MOT records (2006-2018) with no recorded mileage, highly suspicious.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2020-09-24, confirming current roadworthiness despite past issues.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting the owner has addressed immediate issues.
  • Consistent annual mileage of 4,524 miles since 2018, indicating low usage.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this Volvo model, indicating strong safety features.

Mileage history

Nov 2006: 21,405 mi PASSNov 2007: 26,977 mi PASSNov 2008: 36,097 mi PASSNov 2009: 44,884 mi FAILNov 2009: 44,886 mi PASSAug 2010: 49,877 mi FAILAug 2010: 49,877 mi PASSJul 2011: 54,885 mi FAILJul 2011: 54,885 mi PASSJul 2012: 58,828 mi PASSJul 2013: 61,748 mi PASSJul 2013: 61,748 mi FAILJul 2014: 65,065 mi PASSAug 2015: 69,796 mi PASSAug 2016: 70,834 mi PASSAug 2017: 71,074 mi FAILAug 2017: 71,079 mi PASSSep 2018: 71,928 mi FAILSep 2018: 71,930 mi PASSSep 2019: 75,486 mi FAILSep 2019: 75,486 mi PASS75k48k21kNov 2006Sep 2019

MOT test history — 14/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2006 PASS 21,405 mi None recorded
Nov 2007 PASS 26,977 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 36,097 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2009 FAIL 44,884 mi
FAIL Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nov 2009 PASS 44,886 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 FAIL 49,877 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
USER ENTERED both front tyres slightly out of shape and wearing in the centre
Aug 2010 PASS 49,877 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
USER ENTERED both front tyres slightly out of shape and wearing in the centre
Jul 2011 FAIL 54,885 mi
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Jul 2011 PASS 54,885 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 58,828 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 61,748 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Jul 2013 FAIL 61,748 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Jul 2014 PASS 65,065 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Aug 2015 PASS 69,796 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 70,834 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2017 FAIL 71,074 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2017 PASS 71,079 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2018 FAIL 71,928 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Sep 2018 PASS 71,930 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sep 2019 FAIL 75,486 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Sep 2019 PASS 75,486 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN53 ETF, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.